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  New Ford C-Max details unveiled
  Ford has released further details of its all-new C-Max that goes on sale in October. Two versions are available – the five-seat C-Max and the seven-seat Grand C-Max. Buyers can choose from two trim...
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  Infiniti diesel saloon announced
  Nissan’s luxury brand, Infiniti, has released prices and details for a new diesel saloon, the most recent competitor against cars like the BMW 5-series and Audi A6. The M30d, which does...
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  Five of the best premium crossovers
  The term ‘crossover’ is now becoming part of the car industry’s vernacular, but what does it mean?  Well, in short, it’s a mixture of two different bodystyles. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. With...
• Skoda launches Greenline Yeti
  Skoda has confirmed that it will launch an array of Greenline models at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show on September 30 2010. The models to receive the Greenline treatment will...
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  Audi A3 1.6 TDI: first drive
  Economy is the name of the game with Audi’s latest A3 derivative yet the range itself has always sat in the upper end of the market: it’s almost a contradiction – a premium car with low running...
• Hyundai to reveal ix20 at Paris
  Hyundai has released a computer-generated image of its Hyundai ix20 crossover due to be unveiled at Paris Motor Show later this month. The new car has been designed and developed at Hyundai’s European centre...
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  Protecting your car's residuals
  New cars will always depreciate so when it comes to selling even minor damage or seemingly trifling issues can have a major impact on resale value and make it harder...
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  Mazda RX-8 production ends
  Production of the UK-market Mazda RX-8, which has been on sale for seven years, has now ended. In that time over 26,000 cars have been sold in the UK, out of a worldwide figure of...
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  Goverment considers two-year MOT
  The Department for Transport is considering reducing the frequency of MOT tests in order to fall in line with the European Union. In the UK a vehicle must have its MOT...
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  Suzuki Swift: first drive
  The Swift is a stalwart of the Suzuki line-up. Forget the Splash or the Alto – when it really comes down to it the Swift and the Jimny are the...
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  Lotus extends Evora line-up
  Two new versions of Lotus’ flagship sportscar, the Evora, have been announced ahead of the Paris Motor Show in September. The headline act is the Evora S and it gets...
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  Lexus updates the IS range for 2011
  Lexus is set to give the IS range an update for 2011 with cleaner engines and minor exterior tweaks. The main change is the introduction of the IS 200d replacing the IS 220d. It has...
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  Infiniti EX and FX diesels driven
  When Infiniti launched its range of cars in the UK in 2009 there was something notable for its absence – a diesel engine.  Nissan’s luxury wing was offering one powerplant: a...
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  Skoda to launch first electric car
  Parker’s can reveal exclusively that an all-electric Skoda will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. It will be the first time the Czech manufacturer has produced an...
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  Honda announces Jazz hybrid
  Honda is set to expand its green car range with a hybrid version of its popular small car, the Jazz. The Jazz is set to be the first car in its class to...
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  New crash test results released
  Four new cars have been put through the latest round of crash tests and all received the maximum five stars for safety.  The Suzuki Swift, Honda CR-Z, new Citroen C4 and the Hyundai ix35...
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  Citroen unleashes DS3 Racing
  Citroen has announced that the DS3 Racing prices will start at £23,100 and orders can be placed from September 1, 2010. The car has been developed by Citroën Racing – (the team behind...
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  Passat BlueMotion Estate: first drive
  There is a certain amount of skepticisim attached to so-called ‘eco’ models: in the past they have been regarded as one-trick ponies that, although frugal and efficient, are quite awful...
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  Peugeot 3008 HYbrid 4 unveiled
  Peugeot has released further details of the 3008 ‘HYbrid 4‘, the world’s first diesel hybrid. The new model comes with a 163bhp 2.0-litre diesel engine and a 37bhp electric motor, to improve economy and emissions. This combination gives it the potential...
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  Crash scams reach record levels
  UK motorists are facing an average £40 rise on their insurance premiums because of ‘crash-for-cash‘ scams. The number of fraudulent claims has been steadily rising, to the point where motoring insurance fraud has now become the...